From the 3rd of February, Nude will showcase its iconic and award winning collections at NY NOW. Acclaimed collections Beret, Layers, Pigmento, Blade, Stem
Zero with Ion Shielding Technology and Parrot will all be on display at the US home, lifestyle and gift fair this February.
Beret ” collection by German design talent Sebastian Herkner is inspired by the iconic French hat. Herkner’s refined pieces consist of colourful, sleek, brass-lidded
vessels, remarkable for their elegant, effortless simplicity. Notably, “Beret” recognised for its remarkable design - was awarded a ‘Special Mention’ award by
the 2019 German Design Award programme. The ‘Layers’ collection designed by Defne Koz consists of three blown-glass vessels
in graphical forms that nest together, letting their various translucent hues overlap. “Layers”, recognised for its outstanding and innovative design, has recently been
awarded the Gold Award by the 2019 German Design Award. Alongside “Beret”and “Layers”, Nude will also showcase Tomas Kral’s playful and exotic jug and
tumbler set “Parrot”.
A popular collection that celebrates the wabi-sabi trend, “Pigmento”, designed by Italian design duo Studio Formafantasma, re-interprets a traditional hand-makingtechnique, used to add hue to glass in the process of mouthblowing an object. Through the milky material, amorphous accents of colourful pigments are blown,
smoke-like, emphasising the serendipity and uniqueness of each piece. A must-see during NY NOW.
Playing on glass’ innate material contradictions, the “Blade” vases to be presented juxtapose soft and hard, smooth and sharp, in a single object. Inspired by the art
world’s explorations into sheer overlain colour, “Blade” gives a nod, in particular, to the work of artists, whose works relies on the overlap of transparent hues.
Nude’s simple and elegant range of highly sophisticated stemware, S tem Zero with Ion Shielding Technology will be also be exhibited. By experimenting with
strengthening techniques and suppressing the micro-fissures that cause glass to crack, Nude has employed a special surface modification technology, based on an
ion-exchange process, making the glasses more robust and more suitable for everyday use. Following Nude’s ethos of keeping things simple and beautiful, the
German Design Award Bronze winner and Red Dot awarded S tem Zero range consists of 11 glasses; each designed to enhance the experience of different wines.
CONTACT
Global PR:
For further information, interview opportunities and high-res images, please contact:
Innes Rose Hall at Bacchus PR
+44 20 8968 0202 / innes@bacchus.agency
PR Contact Italy:
G.A.R.B.O
account@garbo.biz
PR Contact Istanbul:
Burson Marsteller at Effect Group
nude@effect.com.tr
NOTES TO EDITORS:
About Nude
Istanbul-based global design brand Nude is the creator of contemporary glassware for modern living. With its ethos ‘simple is beautiful’, Nude looks at life through the
lens of simplicity; de-cluttering and distilling, marrying form with function.
Ranging from expertly-crafted decorative objects and statement tableware to softly-shaped lighting, Nude’s vast portfolio of glassware is designed by a pool of leading international talents and continuously honoured with industry accoladesincluding the reputable Red Dot, Wallpaper* Design, German Design and IF Awards.
Nude transcends the traditional boundaries of glassware treating the whole home as one sensuous and pleasurable space. Launched in 2014, with a mission to design and create beautiful collections of lead-free crystal glass objects, attention to detail is paramount - it’s prevalent signature subtle curvature of many of its pieces sets it aside from its competitors. Sculpted by hand or with machine, each product delivers a level of transparency and delicacy unparalleled in the world of glass. Nude prides itself in its artisanal and specialist approach to glass making with many of its apprentices joining the factories to learn the art.
Nude is at the forefront of innovative ideas and works to develop dynamic collaborations with a roster of artists and designers. The brand’s mentors and
signature collaborators are iconic designers Ron Arad and Nigel Coates, renownedvfor their ability to push boundaries and always challenge the status quo. In addition
to Arad and Coates,
Nude is proud to work with an extensive network of designvtalent including: Studio Formafantasma, Tomas Kral, Sebastian Herkner, Brad
Ascalon, Defne Koz, Joe Doucet, Markku Salo, Inga Sempé, Mikko Laakkonen,vAdrien Rovero, Alejandro Ruiz, Alev Ebuzziya Siesbye, Ayşe Birsel, Ali Bakova,
Pentagon Design, Tamer Nakışcı and Erdem Akan.
Nude is proud to be available in premium retailers around the world includingvHarrods, Fenwick, Wallpaper* Store, La Rinascente, MoMa, Goop, Barneys, and
Printemps. Nude is also available globally on nudeglass.com. Nude products canvalso be found in hotels around the world including Four Seasons, Rosewood
London and ME London in the UK, The Venetian Las Vegas, Edition Miami and OneHotel Miami in the USA and the W Hotel in the UAE. Restaurants worldwide also
utilise Nude’s wide range of highly-crafted glassware including Soho House, Corbin& King and Drake & Morgan in the UK.
Nude is a subsidiary of Sisecam Group, an industrial body operating on aninternational scale in the fields of flat glass, glassware, glass packaging, and
chemicals, established in 1935 by Ataturk. The Group is the leader in its fields ofvbusiness, encompassing all the key areas of glass production. Sisecam is a global
player that carries out production activities in 9 countries and exports to around 150
countries.
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